Heavy duty steel dapping block with 22 depressions for jewellery forming

Dapping & Forming Flat Block — Solid Steel, 22 Polished Depressions, Jewellery Bench Tool

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Heavy duty steel dapping block with 22 depressions for jewellery forming

Dapping & Forming Flat Block — Solid Steel, 22 Polished Depressions, Jewellery Bench Tool

£21.99
Sale price  £21.99 Regular price 
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Sinking domes is bread-and-butter forming work, and this block keeps the whole job on one piece of steel. Its 22 polished, hemispherical depressions handle doming in silver, copper and brass sheet, while the flat faces take general forming and flattening work. If domes and beads are new territory, our guide to dapping and doming walks through the sequence.

Milled from a solid block of steel, it sits dead flat and shrugs off repeated heavy hammer blows. The profiled cut-outs along the sides give your off-hand something to hold and stop the block creeping across the bench mid-strike. A sensible first block for students and apprentices, and a space-saver for working silversmiths who would rather keep one tool out than five.

  • Milled from a solid block of steel to withstand repeated, heavy hammer blows.
  • Combines multiple polished, hemispherical depressions for doming with flat sides for general forming.
  • Profiled side cut-outs provide a secure grip and prevent shifting on the bench during use.
  • Suitable for forming non-ferrous metals including silver, copper, and brass sheet.

Who it's for

A core tool for professional silversmiths and bench jewellers across the UK. Also ideal for jewellery making students and apprentices who require a single, versatile block for a wide range of forming tasks.

Specifications

  • Material: Solid steel

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Weight 900 g

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Common questions at the bench

What weight hammer should I start with?
For most bench work, 4–8 oz is the sweet spot. Lighter hammers (2–4 oz) suit fine detail and chasing punches; 6–8 oz suits forging and texture work. Avoid anything over 12 oz unless you specifically need a raising hammer.
Can I use this on annealed silver and copper?
Yes — these hammers are designed for non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine, britannia), copper, brass, bronze, and aluminium. The polished face will not transfer marks to clean annealed stock when used correctly. For mild steel work, use a separate hammer.
How should I care for it?
Wipe the face down after each session to prevent any tarnish from work residue marking your next piece. If the head develops nicks, polish them out with fine-grit emery and a buffing mop — a marked hammer face transfers marks to your work.
What is in the box?
One hammer with the head and handle fitted, ready for the bench. Polished faces are protected with a thin oil film — wipe before first use.

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